Pouch Bags
A resealable pouch for small counts sold by the unit: the shopper opens it, closes it and puts it back in the fridge. Anti-fog finish so the product still reads through the film after refrigeration, and vent holes so it breathes.
A stand-up pouch is for produce sold by the unit rather than by the kilo: the shopper opens it, takes what they need, closes it and puts it back in the fridge. That changes what the pack has to do. It has to stand on the shelf, reseal properly, keep breathing once it is open, and stay clear enough to see through after refrigeration.
Typical use cases
- Mini cucumbers, snacking produce, small counts sold by the unit
Specifications
| Capacity | 1 oz and 5 oz |
| Closure | Zipper |
| Finish | Anti-fog |
| Ventilation | Ventilation holes |
What packers use pouch bags for
Supplied as a finished pouch, in 1 oz and 5 oz capacities. The anti-fog finish matters on refrigerated display: without it the film clouds and the product stops selling itself.
Mini cucumbers
The format this pouch is built around. Small counts, sold whole, eaten over several days — which is exactly the case where a zipper is worth its cost and a vented pack stops the cucumbers going soft.
Snacking produce
Grape tomatoes, mini peppers and similar counts sold as snacks. The pouch stands up on the shelf instead of lying flat, which buys facings in a crowded category.
Small counts sold by the unit
Anything priced per pack rather than per pound. The resealable closure is what lets a retailer sell a multi-day pack without the shopper transferring the contents to a container.
Questions buyers ask about pouch bags
What sizes does the pouch come in?
1 oz and 5 oz.
Why does it need ventilation holes if it has a zipper?
Fresh produce keeps respiring after it is packed. Without vent holes the pouch traps that moisture and the product softens. The holes let it breathe; the zipper lets the shopper close it again.
What does anti-fog actually do?
It keeps condensation from forming a mist on the inside of the film when the pack goes into refrigerated display. Without it the shopper cannot see the product, which is the whole reason for using clear film.
